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Accessing JusticeAccessing Justicetools and methods to fight discrimination
in working life
Accessing Justice 28-29 Nov. 2006
Final Conference of the EU Project
Access to Justice
The EU Project
Access to JusticeAccess to Justice
Accessing Justice 28-29 Nov. 2006
Presentation by
Anette SjödinThe Swedish Federation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual
and Transgender Rights (RFSL)
The EU project “Access to Justice” is:
Working to fill the gap between the EU Employment Directive (and national legislation based on it) and practice
Focusing on age, disability and sexual orientation
Active in Romania, the UK and Sweden
Supported by the Community Action Programme to Combat Discrimination (2001–2006)
Working for two years, ending on Nov. 30, 2006
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The EU ProjectThe EU Project
Inform about new rights and protections— awareness raising
Enhance the capacity building of key actors to assist individuals in taking cases forward
Equip key actors to recognise and address differences between national legislation and the Employment Directive
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ObjectivesObjectives
ACCEPT (Romania)
Help the Aged (United Kingdom)
HomO: The Swedish Ombudsman Against Discrimination on the Grounds of Sexual Orientation
LO: The Swedish Trade Union Confederation
RFSL: The Swedish Federation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights (Project Manager)
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The Steering GroupThe Steering Group
National legislation
Knowledge of the law
Structures for taking care of complaints
Key actors
Discrimination grounds
A common overall objective: to fill the gap between law and practice
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DifferencesDifferences
Individuals need to:
Know what discrimination really is
Feel comfortable enough to make a complaint
Know who to turn to
Organisations need to:
Recognize discrimination
Meet the individual’s need for support
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Basic NeedsBasic Needs
Individuals need to:
Know what discrimination really is
Feel comfortable enough to make a complaint
Know who to turn to
Organisations need to:
Recognize discrimination
Meet the individual’s need for support
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Basic NeedsBasic Needs
National NetworksExperience exchange
Seminars, conferences and training sessions
National handbooks
European Guide for PractitionersAn overview of the EU Employment Directive and how to make use of the legislation
Final Conference “Accessing Justice”In Brussels 28-29 Nov. 2006
Accessing Justice 28-29 Nov. 2006
Activities and ProductsActivities and Products
National NetworksExperience exchange
Seminars, conferences and training sessions
National handbooks
European Guide for PractitionersAn overview of the EU Employment Directive and how to make use of the legislation
Final Conference “Accessing Justice”In Brussels 28-29 Nov. 2006
Accessing Justice 28-29 Nov. 2006
Activities and ProductsActivities and Products
Accessing Justice 28-29 Nov. 2006
Content
Why does discrimination occur?Discrimination definitionsGrounds of discriminationUsing the new rightsProviding supportDifferent needs and approachesMore information and key European actors
Discussing the structures and mechanisms that create discrimination
Majority groups formulate a concept of what is normalOften unspoken and perceived as common senseConsolidates solidarity, a sense of belongingMay sustain power inequalitiesMay result in discrimination of minority groups
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Why discrimination?Why discrimination?
Making InvisibleForgotten, overlooked or ignored
RidiculingNot taken seriously; made fun of
Withholding InformationDenied information about important issues at work
Damned If You Do and Damned If You Don’tNo chance to get it right; a “Catch 22”
Heaping Blame and Putting to ShameBeing told that you’re not good enough
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Master Suppression TechniquesMaster Suppression Techniques… a tool to identify signs of discrimination
Direct DiscriminationIndirect DiscriminationHarassmentVictimisation
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Definitions in the DirectiveDefinitions in the Directive
AgeDisabilitySexual Orientation
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Discrimination GroundsDiscrimination Grounds
Duties of the Member StatesRequired to provide information
When does the directive apply?Access to employment, self-employment, and specific occupations, including selection criteria, recruitment conditions, etc.
Burden of ProofShared responsibility
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Using the New RightsUsing the New Rights
Examples of what your organisation can do:Provide a helplineProvide discriminated-against persons with information about their rightsProvide the necessary legal supportEmpower the discriminated-against person
The Importance of Good Case ManagementDifferent roles for different organisations
Steps in Case ManagementDocumentationStrategy of action
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Providing SupportProviding Support
Great BritainCapacity building on age discrimination
SwedenChecklist
RomaniaTaking cases
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Different Needs and ApproachesDifferent Needs and Approaches
Key actors—a few of them …
Access to Justice: National Networks
www.accesstojustice.se
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Links to More InformationLinks to More Information
National NetworksExperience exchange
Seminars, conferences and training sessions
National handbooks
European Guide for PractitionersAn overview of the EU Employment Directive and how to make use of the legislation
Final Conference “Accessing Justice”In Brussels 28-29 Nov. 2006
Accessing Justice 28-29 Nov. 2006
Activities and ProductsActivities and Products
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Accessing JusticeAccessing Justicetools and methods to fight discrimination
in working life
Final Conference of the EU project
Access to Justice
Accessing Justice 28-29 Nov. 2006